President Mahinda Rajapaksa made an official visit to inspect the development activities of Mattala International Airport, while there he held discussions with Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority officials who are now examining the runway, air navigational aids and other techni-cal equipment at the main control room. Civil Aviation Minister Piyankara Jayaratne, Disaster Management Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, UPFA Hambantota district MP Namal Rajapaksa and the Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (SL) Ltd Prasanna Wickramasuriya were also present.

Houses constructed under the “Janasevena” concept of Housing, Construction and Common Ameni-ties Minister Wimal Weerawansa were donated to low income families. Here the Minister opens a house given to a needy family at Thaldiyawala, Athurugiriya recently .

Promotions were granted to 224 employees of National Youth Services Council under the patronage of Minister Dullas Ala-happeruma recently. Here, a Youth Services Officer receives his letter of promotion from the Minister Alahapperuma.

Hilton Worldwide signed an agreement with Hotel Developers (Lanka) Plc (HDL) for the management of the Hilton Colombo. The agreement was effective from June 14, 2012. Here HDL Chairman Thirukumar Nadesan and President, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide, Martin Rinck sign the agreement. (See also)